Originally Posted by
Ride_Fast
I recently got two mtb handlebars, Race Face "Ride" and "Deus XC" low riser. The "Ride" is much heavier than the "Deus XC". My question is are heavier handlebars more comfortable than lighter ones? What are the pros and cons?
Price point. Ride is Race Face's value line, and it's easier and less expensive to make heavier bars. Deus was probably positioned higher and sold for more, and probably is made using a more expensive alloy.